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    Nichole Michele Verville

    Nichole Michele Verville

    5.014 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 12 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Child Abuse, Speeding & Traffic Ticket
    Review: "I was very happy Nichole was such a sweet nice person. helped me and walked me through everything and did not leave me wondering what certain things meant. i was very pleased with her representing for me."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Karen Anne Sheehy

    Karen Anne Sheehy

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: After feeling like I had been taken advantage of by my ex-husband during a nasty divorce, I vowed to go to law school and become a family lawyer. I majored in Rhetoric at U.C. Berkeley in order to hone my argumentative writing style and received m...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Andy A Miri

    Andy A Miri

    5.027 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Very satisfied with the service the three times that i have requested of your services then results have been favorable for me, thanks andy you are the best attorney in california Blessings."
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    Christopher Anthony Kerosky

    Christopher Anthony Kerosky

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Immigration, Business and more
    Bio: Christopher A. Kerosky has practiced immigration law over 35 years. He is a graduate of University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall) Law School and Former Counsel U.S. Department of Justice in Washington D.C. He served as Honorary Consul for th...
    Rating:  10
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    Eben Lee Kurtzman

    Eben Lee Kurtzman

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 36 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: I have been an attorney in Santa Clara County for more than 20 years. During that time I have been a general practice attorney focusing primarily on criminal defense and personal injury cases. Over the years, I have become familiar with the courts...
    Rating:  7.7
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    William John Watson

    William John Watson

    5.02 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 18 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I was involved in a horrible incedent that was not my fault. The DA's office was trying to crucify me and if it wasnt for Mr Watson I think I would have been another vic of the system. Mr Watson interviewed all my witnesses and obtained vital info..."
    Rating:  7.7
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    Martina Anne Vigil

    Martina Anne Vigil

    5.08 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 15 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Family, Mediation and more
    Bio: Vigil Defense Law Firm, PC is a premier law firm based in Orange County, California. The foundation of our service is the ability to understand the core needs of our clients, tailor plans for their success, and walk them through each step. We are ...
    Rating:  9.3
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    Scott Marvin Schlegel

    Scott Marvin Schlegel

    5.05 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime and more
    Bio: Scott Schlegel is a California native who received his undergraduate degree from San Diego State University and his law degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Scott’s entire career has been spent in San Diego focusing on defending those accus...
    Rating:  7.2
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    Francisco J Vera

    Francisco J Vera

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I really recommend him 100%, I am an immigrant person and he really helped me a lot in the process I needed and he is very responsible and very professional. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!"
    Rating:  7.5
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    Nate Pereira

    Nate Pereira

    5.09 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket and more
    Bio: Mr. Pereira will enthusiastically devote his time and energy into each individual case to ensure his clients receive the best possible outcome. He is admitted to practice in all state courts throughout southern California and has handled thousands...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Zachary Mark Kitaynik

    Zachary Mark Kitaynik

    5.07 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Providing quality, creative and aggressive defense of criminal cases throughout the Bay Area.
    Rating:  7.3
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    Sara W Ross

    Sara W Ross

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 21 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Civil Rights
    Review: "During a time when we were hit with a surreal situation, Attorney Sara Ross made herself easily accessible to us, was realistic, but very gentle with the reality of what we were facing. She provided excellent representation. She was appointed to u..."
    Rating:  7.8
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    Lee William Gale

    Lee William Gale

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 19 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Litigation
    Review: "I hired Lee Gale to defend myself and my business in a civil matter and he did an amazing job. Case was resolved in less then 2 months and I am very happy with the results"
    Rating:  7.7
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    Roberta Brooks

    Roberta Brooks

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 26 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Domestic Violence
    Review: "I recently hired Roberta Brooks to handle a drug case for a local teenager I mentor. The minor was pulled over by the police for speeding. His car was searched and they found marijuana in a back pack. The case was referred to the District Attorney..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Earl Franklin Carter

    Earl Franklin Carter

    3.710 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 50 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI
    Bio: Earl Carter has been an attorney since he graduated from Arizona State in 1975. Earl has practiced almoste exclusively criminal defense his entire career. Earl is has been married since 1970 and is the father of three daughters and has 10 grandchi...
    Rating:  8.3
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    Anastasia Zykanova

    Anastasia Zykanova

    5.023 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 13 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals and more
    Bio: Zykanova’s primary focus is state and federal litigation. Zykanova handles felony misdemeanor matters in state and federal court. Zykanova received her Bachelor of Science in political science from UCLA (cum laude) in 2008 and her Juris Doctor fro...
    Rating:  8.0
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    Edward George Fernandez

    Edward George Fernandez

    5.01 review
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 42 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "I highly recommend Ed's services to anyone in need of legal assistance. Helpful, experienced, knowledgeable, responsive, available, well known and liked, etc. He worked diligently with the DA's office, local law enforcement and my family and I...t..."
    Rating:  7.9
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    Lisa Marie Budris

    Lisa Marie Budris

    5.04 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 25 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Bio: Ms. Budris is passionate about using her knowledge and experience of criminal law to fight for the best results for her clients. She is committed to working hard for each and every client, and ensuring they are provided with superior service throu...
    Rating:  7.0
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    Erin Elizabeth Moore

    Erin Elizabeth Moore

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 29 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "She helped me get my charges reduced and a really good outcome for my case. Even after my case was done she answered my questions and dealing with other issues. I have recommended her to friends who hired her and were very happy with what she did ..."
    Rating:  7.0
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    Eugene Andrew Schooler

    Eugene Andrew Schooler

    5.03 reviews
    California Criminal Defense Attorney
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Licensed for 41 years
    Practice Areas:  Criminal Defense
    Review: "Andy is a great guy. He has helped me on many occasions. He knows the statues very well."
    Rating:  7.0
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